Boston Symphony Orchestra and musicians agree to 3-year deal that avoids possible strike
Summary
The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and its musicians agreed to a new three-year contract, preventing the first strike in the orchestra’s 145-year history. The deal includes more cooperation between musicians and management, especially in choosing the next music director, after tensions rose over plans to end current director Andris Nelsons’ tenure.Key Facts
- The orchestra and musicians signed a three-year contract on Tuesday.
- This agreement stopped a possible strike, the first ever for the BSO.
- The previous contract expired and was extended by 48 hours before the new deal.
- Management plans to remove music director Andris Nelsons after 13 seasons.
- The new contract gives musicians a stronger voice in artistic decisions and selecting conductors.
- Andris Nelsons is a five-time Grammy Award winner.
- Some musicians and supporters remain unhappy about Nelsons’ removal and the future direction of the BSO.
- The new season will start on September 17.
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